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DOC to close prisons in Togo, Willow River to address budget deficit

08/03/2020 10:38 PM

The Minnesota Department of Corrections plans to close the state prisons in Willow River and Togo to address a budget deficit.

Aurora Woman writes children's book on coronavirus

Heads of Minnesota political parties weigh in on importance of upcoming election

Area of severe drought in Northland shrinks

Cloquet becomes next city to pass mask ordinance

Surviving a layoff twice: Dave's story

An Aitkin man credits help from the Northeast MN Office of Job Training for getting him through two layoffs in his life.

An Aitkin man survived two layoffs with help from NEMOJT.

Community raises money for man who had leg amputated

The Northland community came together on Saturday to raise money for Doug Plante, who had to have his leg amputated as a result of having Sarcoma in his pelvis.

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Moose Lake Prison that claimed that the Minnesota Department of Corrections was failing to keep inmates safe from the spread of COVID-19 at the Moose Lake Prison.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Moose Lake Prison

Former Shopko manager finds new career thanks to NEMOJT

Mike Eisenbraun managed the Shopko Hometown in Aitkin for 27 years, and was worried about finding new work when the retailer went bankrupt. But the Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training really helped him out.

An Aitkin man has found a new career thanks to NEMOJT.

Drought worsens in Northland

A weekly update shows drought conditions have worsened in parts of the Northland, though the report is based on data gathered before Wednesday night's storms. The U.S. Drought Monitor says there is a severe drought in parts of St. Louis and Carlton counties.

Name of ATV crash victim released

Carlton County said the woman who died in an ATV crash on July 4th was Tricia Jean Lanthier, 47, of Proctor.

Age in Place Program is seeking applications.

Age in Place Program seeking applications for home repairs

Wilderness Health is launching a new telehealth program focused on mental health.

Wilderness Health developing telehealth program focused on mental health

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake closed for July

Plane crash injures 2 near Brainerd

Bella Zago picks out a book to deliver to Sunnyside Health Care Center.

Cloquet graduate helps launch assisted living book delivery program

Aitkin Co. stabbing leaves man with life-threatening injuries

Senator Tina Smith introduces bills focused on expanding mental health services

Minn. DNR changing window for state park reservations

American Red Cross testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies

The MSHSL is facing a $500,000 deficit after having to cancel spring sporting events and tournaments during the Coronavirus pandemic.

MSHSL facing $500K deficit that could grow this fall

Fond-du-Luth Casino and Black Bear Casino Resort will reopen on June 15 with limited hours.

Black Bear, Fond-du-Luth Casinos to reopen Monday

Minnesota State Park campgrounds begin to reopen

Twin Ports Community News

Slow but steady voter turnout at Superior and Duluth polls for primary election

In-person voter turnout for the primary election has been slow but steady at polls in Duluth and Superior due to the high number of absentee ballots.

Labor Day weekend fireworks canceled in Duluth

Early voting on the rise ahead of primary election

United Presbyterian Church hosts unique hot dish giveaway

"Schooner Huron Jewel" arrives in Duluth

Insider, Commissioner weigh in on future of MN's Challenge Incarcerated Programs

Northern Minnesota Community News

Firefighters extinguish early morning basement fire in Virginia

Multiple agencies responded to the report of a basement fire on the 1000 block of 7th Avenue North in Virginia early Sunday morning. There were no injuries.

Real Living Messina & Associates donates $5,500 to local organizations

Donation check presented to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank

Itasca Co. school districts lay out current plans

Itasca County school districts laid out their plans for how they plan to approach the upcoming school year to this point.

Walk to End Alzheimer's being done individually this year to avoid large gatherings

Iron Range schools addressing internet connection issues for possibility of distance learning

DOC to close prisons in Togo, Willow River to address budget deficit

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